Gitit: meaning of the Hebrew name
גִּתִּית
Pronounced gee-TEET
Meaning of Gitit
Gitit is written גיתית or גתית in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
גיתית Girl, Hebrew
An ancient musical instrument mentioned in the headings of Psalms, "upon the gittit," and also linked to the gat, the press where grapes are trodden.
גתית Girl, Hebrew
The gitit was an ancient musical instrument named in the headings of several Psalms, "for the leader, on the gitit," probably called after the city of Gath. Gitit is a name of music and song.
For the Leader; upon the Gittith. A Psalm of David.
לַמְנַצֵּחַ עַל־הַגִּתִּית מִזְמוֹר לְדָוִד׃
Gitit in Hebrew
Gitit is written גיתית in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּתִּית). Other spellings: גתית. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- תTav
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 823 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmusical instrument
- Pronunciationgee-TEET
- Hebrewגיתית
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsגתית
Popularity in Israel
Gitit was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Gitit
What does the name Gitit mean?
An ancient musical instrument mentioned in the headings of Psalms, "upon the gittit," and also linked to the gat, the press where grapes are trodden.
How do you pronounce Gitit?
Gitit is pronounced gee-TEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gitit in Hebrew?
Gitit is written גיתית in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּתִּית). Other spellings: גתית.
Is Gitit a biblical name?
Yes. Gitit appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 8:1 (spelled גתית).
What is the gematria of Gitit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גיתית adds up to 823 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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